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Precision bending. Carter support.

5-AXIS CNC
HYDRAULIC
PRESS BRAKES

Graphical CNC control, powered backgauge positioning and automatic mechanical crowning. Supplied with tooling, Fiessler laser guarding, commissioning and basic training.

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5-AXIS CNC CONTROLY / X / R / P / ADS
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COMMISSIONING INCLUDEDWith basic operator training
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24-MONTH WARRANTYParts and labour on new machines
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LIFETIME TECHNICAL SUPPORTTelephone and email advice

Your machine. Your specification.

Select your press brake

Choose a model to view its full specification and download a quotation.

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3,400 mm × 125T

5-AXIS CNC HYDRAULIC PRESS BRAKE

A 3,400 mm working length and 125-ton capacity, with 3,000 mm between the side frames. Supplied with Carter 5-axis CNC control and the standard equipment below.

MACHINE PRICE
£30,883.00
+ VAT and delivery
30% deposit with order£9,264.90 + VAT (£11,117.88 including VAT)
Buy now — pay 30% deposit
Optional: two additional backgauge probes. Please enquire.

FULL TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION

ModelCarter 3400 × 125T
Nominal force1,250 kN
Working length3,400 mm
Distance between frames3,000 mm
Throat depth320 mm
Backgauge travel600 mm
Ram stroke140 mm
Ram stroke adjustment50 mm
Strokes per minute≥8 / min
Maximum open height405 mm
Main motor7.5 kW
Machine weight8.5 t (8,500 kg)
Overall dimensions · L × W × H4,100 × 1,800 × 2,580 mm
Inside-face frame clearanceAvailable on request

Will it fit your workshop?

Machine size and access

Use the selected model’s dimensions and weight in the specification above. Ask us for any measurements shown as available on request.

Allow room for the material, operator, maintenance and safe access. Machine dimensions alone do not describe the full working space.

Electrical supply

415V three-phase supply unless the selected model states otherwise.

Send your doorway width and height, delivery postcode and a photograph of the planned machine position.

Delivery and setup

Tell us what unloading equipment you have. We will confirm delivery, offloading, positioning and any commissioning or training in your quotation.

Discuss workshop fit

What each control does

5-axis CNC, clearly explained

Control the bend depth, gauge position, pressure and mechanical crowning.

Y

Upper-beam depth

Sets the ram depth for the required bend angle.

X

Backgauge depth

Moves the backgauge forwards and backwards to set the flange length.

R

Backgauge height

Raises and lowers the backgauge for different bend stages.

P

Pressure / tonnage

Automatically calculates and controls bending force.

ADS

Mechanical crowning

The Anti-Deflection System compensates for deflection through mechanical lower-beam crowning.

Z positioning is manual. The backgauge fingers are moved across the machine by hand; they are not additional powered CNC axes.
Graphical 2D touchscreen controllerTool library, material settings and inch / metric operation.

A closer look

The details that make the difference

A closer look at the equipment supplied with your machine.

Quick-release tool holders

Adjustable top tool holders with safety tang for straightforward tool changes.

Adjustable backgauge probes

Two probes on linear guides, with manual finger spacing across the machine.

Fiessler laser guarding

Laser safety equipment mounted beside the tooling.

Ball screws & linear guides

Backgauge drive and guide arrangement for controlled positioning.

Electrical cabinet & servo drives

The electrical control and servo-drive equipment fitted to the machine.

Included with your machine

Standard equipment

✓5-axis graphical 2D touchscreen CNC controller: Y, X, R, P and ADS.
✓Inch / metric operation.
✓Material settings for mild steel, stainless steel and aluminium.
✓Tool library.
✓Quick-release adjustable top tool holders with safety tang.
✓Fiessler laser safety guards.
✓Top and bottom tooling: swan-neck top tool and multi-V bottom block.
✓Movable double electric foot control with two-hand control.
✓Two adjustable backgauge probes.
✓Two front support arms.
✓CE marked and TUV compliant.
✓24-month parts and labour warranty.
✓Commissioning and basic training.

A quotation for the machine you have selected.

Machine price, full available specification, standard equipment and payment terms.

DOWNLOAD PDF QUOTATION   ↓

Payment terms

30% deposit with order. Balance before delivery/collection. Terms and conditions apply.

Prices exclude VAT and delivery. Commissioning and basic training included.

Expanded press brake photograph

Workshop video

Five press brake checks

A 58-second guide to tooling, clearance, bend sequence, hole spacing and first-part inspection.

  1. Match tooling to material
  2. Check the clearance
  3. Plan the bend sequence
  4. Keep holes clear of bends
  5. Check the first part

Watch with sound or follow the on-screen captions. Video in English.

Read the bending guide

Which press brake suits your work?

Compare the controls, then choose the bending length and tonnage.

2-axis NC

Straightforward bending with a lower initial investment. A practical choice when you are happy to make more settings manually.

Powered Y and X. Manual pressure control and manual Z positioning.

View 2-axis NC press brakes

5-axis CNC

Graphical programming for repeat jobs. Set backgauge height, bending pressure and crowning through the controller.

Y, X, R, P and ADS. Graphical programming with pressure and crowning settings.

View 5-axis CNC press brakes

10-axis CNC

Independent backgauge fingers for parts that need different stop positions. Specify the machine around your components.

Y1, Y2, X1, X2, R1, R2, Z1, Z2, P and ADS. Independent backgauge positioning.

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Carter 5-axis press brake

One programme. Three views.

Watch the controller, bending beam and backstop together as the machine runs the same six-step programme.

Separate dry-run recordings synchronised by programme step, without sheet material. Watch for the highlighted 250 mm automatic backgauge retraction. Use full screen for a closer view.

What the demonstration shows

The graphical controller advances through six programmed steps. The front view shows the upper beam lowering and returning. The rear view shows the backstop changing position between steps. All three views show the same programme on the Carter 5-axis press brake, including 250 mm automatic backgauge retraction for clearance.

Actual machine · Graphical touchscreen

Programming a bend sequence

Watch Alex enter a profile and work through the bend settings on this machine’s controller. The graphical shape and programme table show how the job is set up.

Original demonstration on the 3400 × 125-ton press brake. Use full screen to read the settings.

Carter Bend Studio

Explore the 5-axis CNC in action

Follow a bend sequence, see the axis movements and explore tools for your component.

Open the full interactive view → Calculate bend order →

The actual Carter machine

Explore the machine

See the 3400 × 125-ton press brake from the front, sides and rear. Select a photograph or swipe through the available views, then zoom in for a closer look.

Carter 3400 × 125 ton press brake — frontFront · 1 of 6

Six views of the actual machine. Swipe, drag or use the arrow keys to browse.

A closer look at this machine

Crowning, laser guarding and electrical controls

Crowning, electrical and guarding equipment on the 3400 × 125-ton press brake. Select an image to inspect the detail at full size.

Powered mechanical crowning motor and gearbox at the right-hand end of the lower bed

Powered mechanical crowning

The drive and gearbox at the end of the lower bed. The controller’s crowning setting adjusts the mechanical compensation system.

How crowning works
Fiessler AKAS-LC II laser-guard transmitterFiessler AKAS-LC II M receiver with status indicators

Fiessler laser guarding

The transmitter and receiver fitted beside the tooling, shown with their original labels and indicators.

Inside the machine electrical cabinet showing labelled terminals, relays, power supplies and drive units

Inside the electrical cabinet

A clear view of the control equipment, labelled wiring terminals and drive units fitted to this machine.

Select compatible tools

Press brake tooling for your setup

Browse the Euram punches and dies catalogue or use the bending guide to estimate force and preview a bend setup.

Browse Euram toolingRead the press-brake buyers guideEstimate bending forcePlan a bend sequence
Talk to Carter

Have a machine question?

Call for sales, spares, service or a quotation.

Flexible Payment Options

Pay online through Stripe for eligible orders. Bank transfer remains available; finance options are subject to approval.

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Before you order

Can you help me choose the machine and tooling?

Tell us the material, thickness, bending length and parts you need to make. Send a drawing or photograph by email or WhatsApp so we can discuss the machine and tooling together.

What happens when the warranty ends?

Lifetime technical support for machinery supplied by Carter. Telephone and email advice continues after the warranty ends.

Parts, repairs, servicing, engineer visits and travel are chargeable unless covered by your warranty. We agree any charges before work goes ahead.

Lifetime support is technical advice, not an extension of the machine warranty. Replacement parts remain subject to availability.

Service & maintenance
Is commissioning and training included?

New Carter press brakes include commissioning and basic training. Your quotation confirms the scope, delivery arrangements and site preparation needed.

Can you arrange delivery, offloading and positioning?

Yes. We quote for the machine, your postcode and site access. Tell us about doorways, unloading equipment and the final machine position. Electrical work at your premises must be arranged separately.

Request a quotationOrdering, delivery & warranty

Your machine package

Lifetime technical support
Lifetime technical support for machinery supplied by Carter. Telephone and email advice continues after the warranty ends.

All new machines include a 24-month parts-and-labour warranty. Ask about part exchange, finance, delivery, offloading and positioning when requesting your quotation.

Finance is subject to approval. Delivery, handling and positioning are quoted for your machine and site.

Tooling for your machine

Press brake tooling

Browse punches, dies and holders by profile and length. Use Bend Studio to explore tooling for your part.

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Sharper corners. Smaller bend radii.

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Buying advice

Frequently asked questions

What should I send with my enquiry?

Send the material, thickness, working length and a drawing with your enquiry.

How do I compare electric and hydraulic press brakes?

Choose the drive system around your parts, available space and workload. Compare machines that can make the same component, with the same tooling and handling requirements.

CARTER WORKSHOP GUIDE

Why doesn’t the flat pattern fit?

See how inside radius, K-factor and bend deduction affect the finished part.

  • Use the actual inside radius
  • Match the bend data to your setup
  • Confirm the result with a test bend
Open the flat length calculator
Silent video · English captions

Bending dimensions and flat length

Outside dimensions and bend deduction

Add the outside flange dimensions, then subtract the proven bend deduction for each bend.

Inside dimensions to flat length

For the single right-angle bend shown, add one material thickness to each inside flange dimension before applying the bend deduction.

These silent animations use a worked example, not a universal deduction table. Different angles, radii, materials, tooling and hems require their own validated allowances. Confirm the dimension convention on the drawing and prove the flat length on a test piece.

Open the flat-length calculator

Bump bending: form a radius on a press brake

A series of closely spaced, shallow bends approximates a larger radius. Also called step bending or facet bending, this process can produce curved panels, covers and transitions.

Watch the bending process

Silent close-up of material forming. Process demonstration; machine specification varies by model.

How the curve develops

The animation shows repeated strokes and material repositioning. Bend angles are exaggerated for clarity.

Planning your part

  1. Specify material grade, thickness, bend length, inside radius, included angle and surface-finish requirements.
  2. Check tooling, load limits, backgauge contact and clearance throughout forming and part removal.
  3. Prove the sequence on a test piece and check the radius against a template before production.

Bump bending questions answered

Will the curve be completely smooth?

Small facets and tool marks may remain. Closer spacing can improve the approximation, but tooling and sheet support limit the usable pitch.

Do I need special tooling?

Suitable standard punches and dies can often be used. Tight radii, short steps or restricted access may need a different tool arrangement.

How many bends are needed?

This depends on the radius, total change in direction and acceptable faceting. More strokes increase cycle time; there is no universal bend count.

What affects accuracy?

Springback, material variation, tool alignment, stroke depth and feed spacing all influence the result. Axis repeatability is not a guarantee of finished-radius accuracy.

Can every machine in this range do it?

Suitability depends on the selected model, controller functions, tooling, capacity and part clearance. Ask Carter to check your drawing; automatic radius programming is not assumed.

When should I consider bending rolls instead?

Rolls may suit long continuous curves and cylindrical work. Bump bending can suit parts that also need straight folds; compare finish, geometry and production volume.

Send your drawing for a bump-bending assessmentCompare bending rolls

Press brake resource centre

Calculators, buying advice and technical guides for your next bending job.

Consumables, filters & safety supplies

Find hydraulic filters, oils, cutting fluid, linisher belts, laser supplies and machine-specific replacement parts.

Shop machine consumables Press brake hydraulic filter · £160 + VAT (£192.00 including VAT)

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Machine details

Tooling and clamps
Tooling and clamps
Powered R-axis backgauge
Powered R-axis backgauge
Backgauge fingers
Backgauge fingers
Backgauge drive
Backgauge drive

Behind the build

Frame and beam machining

See the frames and beams for CARTER press brakes during production, from heavy steel structures to machining of the working faces.

Press brake frame being machined on a large machine tool
Machining the press brake frame.
Press brake beam under a gantry milling machine during production
Machining the press brake beam.
Heavy steel press brake structures supported on stands during production
Heavy steel structures during production.

Production photographs from the CARTER press brake range. Frame design and construction vary by model.

Discuss your press brake requirements